General-purpose AI regulation and the European Union AI Act

This course offers an in-depth analysis of the EU AI Act’s approach to regulating general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI), including systems like ChatGPT. Highlighting a shift from reactive to proactive governance, the course explores the Act’s hybrid regulatory model—combining product safety and standardisation with elements of fundamental rights protection. Participants will examine the legal obligations, enforcement mechanisms, and penalties related to the development and use of general-purpose AI within the EU. The course also addresses the broader implications of the AI Act as a potential global standard, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, enforcement, and international collaboration.